It’s that time of year again! Every January the American Library Association announces the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners. Now that the results are in for the 2017 awards, we are excited to share! Drum roll, please…. 2017 Newbery Medal Award WinnerThe Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly BarnhillEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as […]
Last week we hosted a two-part 3D Printing Time Lapse Video program for kids in 4th – 8th grade. We were fortunate to have an Algonquin resident and owner of 3D Universe, a local 3D printing company, to facilitate the program. The goal of the program was to teach kids about 3D printing and to create time lapse videos. A time […]
Winter has inspired many picture books about snow, kids who play in it, and cold-weather creatures who live in it. It’s easy to find a list of great classics from over the years. Now we present to you some of the newest wintry picture books from this year’s snowy season. We hope you find a new favorite! Waiting for SnowBadger […]
Preschool Information Night is this week! On Thursday, January 19, 6:30-8 p.m., we will have an expo of area preschools. Drop-in to talk to representatives, ask questions, get info hand-outs, and hopefully get closer to a decision on the right school for your little one. There will even be activities and crafts for the kids while parents are looking at […]
If you liked “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” here’s a list of other books like it! How fun is it to get a glimpse into the daily happenings of other kids? These books have the similar journal feel and give an idea of the good, the bad, and the down-right funny things that can happen in a school-age kid’s life.
Sometimes the hardest part of finishing a good book is finding a follow-up that you’ll like just as much! Graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier have been quite popular lately, and we get a lot of inquiries for suggestions for more books like them. So, upon popular demand, here is our list of awesome reads to try: Roller GirlFor most of her twelve […]
It’s the perfect time of year for snuggling up with a good book- or many good books! From January 7th through February 28th, the Library’s Winter Reading Program will be in session. For the Youth Department, it’s designed to be a fun little challenge for kids, babies though 8th grade, to complete a booklog to earn the reward of a […]
Time to get outside and play in the snow to shake off that cabin fever! It’s a winter wonderland that’s pretty to look at and we have ideas to make the scenery even more exciting! Of course, there is the classic snowman or snow angel. But to make it even more thrilling, try some of these unique and colorful ideas […]
Shopping for a tech-loving kid? We have a list of techy toys for you! If you know us at the Library, then you probably already know that we love our Bee Bot, Makey-Makey, Snap Circuits, Ozobots, and Spheros. Those are sure bets for fun and learning that are family tested and Library approved. We have also consulted our youth services […]
In November 4th-8th graders joined Ms. Alison for a Sphero Light Painting program. The kids learned about how to take pictures of Sphero robots in the dark. Light painting is a photography trick that requires a slow shutter speed lasting at least a second to allow time to capture a light trail made from a moving light source. Sphero is a […]
